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Bladenboro, NC

BLADENBORO, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office says that two Bladenboro residents have been charged after drugs and weapons were found in a search on Friday, May 26. The BCSO says that “numerous” complaints have been made in the past several years about the sale of controlled...

Sheriff’s Office: Two charged after drugs and sawed-off shotgun found at Bladen County home

Elizabethtown, NC

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office released details on Tuesday, May 30, in relation to two arrests that were made following a drug investigation in the Elizabethtown area. According to the release, on Thursday, May 25, members of the sheriff’s office’s Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted a...

Bladen Co. Sheriff’s Office makes two arrests following chase, drug investigation

Wilmington, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington police are asking for the public’s help in locating Karen Jill Decatur, 35, who is possibly in Wilmington or Rockingham. According to the release from the WPD, Decatur is 5′ 5″ tall and weighs around 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a sweatshirt with Iron Furnace on it, blue jeans and flip-flops. She may also be carrying a purse with a floral design.

Wilmington police searching for missing woman

New Hanover County, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The men’s restroom near the Long Leaf Park playground will be closed for the next few days because of vandalism. New Hanover County Parks and Gardens asks that anyone who sees someone defacing property to call the main office at 910-798-7621. The men’s restrooms near...

Bathroom closure at Long Leaf Park due to vandalism

Sunset Beach, NC

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Sunset Beach Fire Department crews responded to the scene of a collision at Seaside and Old Georgetown roads on Thursday, June 1, at around 10 a.m. According to a post from the SBFD, the crash involves a car and a cement truck. “Traffic is currently...

Car and cement truck crash in Sunset Beach

North Carolina State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Horace “Whitey” Lee Prevatte, a notable business owner and resident of the Cape Fear area, has passed away, according to an online obituary. According to Andrews Mortuary and Crematory, Prevatte passed at his home on Sunday, May 28. He was 94. “At Clarkton High...

Whitey’s Restaurant founder Horace Prevatte passes away

Charlotte, NC

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A Wilmington N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles driver’s license office is among 16 across the state set to resume its Saturday hours on June 3. Per the N.C. Department of Transportation, services will be provided from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday until August 26 at the driver’s license office located at 2390 Carolina Beach Rd., Suite 104.

Wilmington DMV driver’s license office to resume Saturday hours

Residents invited to learn more about Calabash River Bridge Replacement project at meeting Wednesday. Brunswick County is inviting members of the community to learn more about the Calabash River Bridge Replacement project. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Jackson started working at WECT, then known as WMFD, in 1954 -- just...

Nao Trinidad tall ship replica headed back to Wilmington

Man dies after car hits railing and flips on U.S. 17 near I-140 in Brunswick Co. Army Corps of Engineers to hold public open house to discuss deepening of Wilmington harbor. Wilmington Community Meetup to be held Monday with focus on financial support. New 9,500-gallon wave flume installed at UNCW...

Truck runs into media center at Burgaw Middle School

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Carousel Center hosted a Child Sexual Abuse Awareness event on Wednesday night to educate parents about the everyday risks children face online. The event featured a documentary ‘Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic,’ which was screened at DREAMS of Wilmington. Expert panelists, including SBI agents,...

Carousel Center holds ‘Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic’ documentary screening

Whiteville, NC

WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Whiteville is set to host a variety of musicians during its “Music in the Alley” series. According to the city website, the shows listed below will be held on Thursdays in the “Downtown Alley” at 719 S Madison St. from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates:

City of Whiteville to host several ‘Music in the Alley’ concerts

Brunswick County, NC

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - Brunswick County is inviting members of the community to learn more about the Calabash River Bridge Replacement project at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 31. According to the announcement from the county, the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Sunset Beach Town...

Residents invited to learn more about Calabash River Bridge Replacement project at meeting Wednesday

Missouri State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Eden Village of Wilmington is set to host a grand opening celebration at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 30. “Eden Village of Wilmington is a non-profit corporation that has built thirty-one tiny solar-powered homes in a pedestrian-only, gated courtyard community offering permanent housing for disabled and chronically homeless individuals. The development is based upon the successful Eden Village model in Springfield, Missouri and is the first of 12 additional Eden Villages being built across the country,” an announcement from Eden Village states.

Opening celebration announced for Eden Village

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WECT) - North Carolina State Parks is inviting the community to a Juneteenth commemoration event at Jones Lake State Park on Sunday, June 18. From 2 to 8 p.m., the family-friendly event will include corn hole, swimming, music, a bounce house, food trucks and more. The event will also honor Dewitt Powell, the first Black superintendent at Jones Lake State Park.

Jones Lake State Park to host Juneteenth event with food, music and more

Gov. Cooper calls on state lawmakers to invest in public education during visit to Wilmington preschool. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper met with teachers and district staff at College Road Early Childhood Center Thursday to discuss funding for public schools. Updated: 10 hours ago. |. Atlantic Hurricane Season starts today;...

Northside Food Co-Op working to get community feedback for new grocery store

Scotts Hill, TN

SCOTTS HILL, N.C. (WECT) - Novant Health held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new hospital and medical facilities in the Scotts Hill area. “We’ve been intentionally working on these plans so we can be sure these facilities will meet our growing community’s needs,” said Laurie Whalin, who will serve as president of Scotts Hill Medical Center and is the chief operating officer for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. “We’re so excited to see site work progress and look forward to launching construction on this major advancement in care options.”

Novant holds groundbreaking for new Scotts Hill hospital, medical building

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Ryan Adams is set to bring his Solo Acoustic 2023 Tour to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. on the Live Nation website and will also be available in-person at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion Box Office on Friday.

Ryan Adams to play Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With the start of summer less than a month away, more people will be heading outside to the beach -- and experts are stressing the need to protect your eyes from the sun. “One common thing people will do is buy the darkest shades possible, but...

Experts remind public of importance of eye protection during summer

Florida State

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially underway now through November 30. In this time of heightened vigilance and preparedness for the Cape Fear Region, make sure you read and heed the comprehensive, local storm content assembled at wect.com/hurricane. Just in time for the first day...

First Alert Forecast: Tropical Depression Two forms as Atlantic Hurricane Season begins

Atlantic Hurricane Season starts today; officials urge preparedness. Sen. Ted Budd announces plan to vote no on debt ceiling agreement. In an announcement on Thursday, June 1, Senator Ted Budd stated his plan to vote no on the “Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023″ debt ceiling deal. Northside Food...

Gov. Cooper calls on state lawmakers to invest in public education during visit to Wilmington preschool

Gov. Cooper calls on state lawmakers to invest in public education during visit to Wilmington preschool. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper met with teachers and district staff at College Road Early Childhood Center Thursday to discuss funding for public schools. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Atlantic Hurricane Season starts today;...

Wilmington fintech company set to add up to 50 new jobs

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District will conduct a public comment period and will host a public open house to discuss the latest on a project that would deepen the Wilmington harbor. The public open house will be held Tuesday, June 13, at...

Army Corps of Engineers to hold public open house to discuss deepening of Wilmington harbor

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The first weekend of June is here, and your First Alert Forecast carries clouds breaking for periods of sun. Expect high temperatures mainly in the lower 80s Friday, deeper 80s Saturday, and upper 70s Sunday. Chances for a passing shower or storm should afford generous amounts of dry time: 30 to 40% Friday, 10 to 20% Saturday, and near 0% Sunday. In the lower 70s surf, the risk of rip currents ought to keep a low to moderate profile, generally; a puff of enhanced northeast breezes may locally enhance this risk by Sunday.

First Alert Forecast: decent weekend ahead, quick tropical system

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Tabor City man sentenced to 16-20 years in 2019 murder case

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Office of District Attorney Jon David announced on March 27 that Lakeithy Keller, of Tabor City, has pled guilty to...

Tabor City man sentenced to 16-20 years in 2019 murder case

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